The dog days of summer equals the heart of winter down south. Check out a little avalanche mitigation action at one of South America’s premier resorts, Portillo, Chile. portillo snow conditions

*Bonus video of Chris Davenport singing Portillo’s virtues: 

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....